Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Trees
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune in spring
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUPHEA cyanea
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Mexican Cigar, Firecracker plant
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
सिगार प्लांट
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Zigarettenblümchen
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Cigar usine
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
cigarro Planta
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
πούρο φυτών
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
charuto de Plantas
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Cigar roślin
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Planta Cigar
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Lythroideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cigar Plant and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Cigar Plant and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Cigar Plant and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cigar Plant season is Summer and Fall and Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cigar Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cigar Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cigar Plant and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Cigar Plant and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Cigar Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cigar Plant and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Cigar Plant flower color: Yellow, Orange Red and Black
Cigar Plant leaf color: Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Cigar Plant and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Cigar Plant and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cigar Plant pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Prune in spring and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cigar Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.